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Over the past few months, Woodstock residents passing by the Old Courthouse Building have likely noticed workers outside the building. Since taking ownership about a year ago, the city has […]

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Opera House stage to be named in Welles' honor

The Woodstock Opera House stage will be named in Orson Welles’ honor after the Woodstock City Council voted 6-0 in favor of the dedication. The request to dedicate the stage […]

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Woodstock council approves masonry contract

The Old Courthouse Building on the Woodstock Square will receive $43,775 worth of specialized masonry restoration services in the near future. The Woodstock City Council voted unanimously in favor of […]

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Bakers Lewis, Poliafito come to Opera House

Famous bakers Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito will bring the story of Baked, their well-known New York bakery, to the Woodstock Opera House, 121 E. Van Buren. St., at 10 […]

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Courthouse to be restored to 1905

The Historic Preservation Commission chose the year 1905 as a guideline for preservation purposes for the Old Courthouse Building, 101 N. Johnson St. At the end of 2011, the city […]

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WMTC brings 'Crazy' to Woodstock

The Woodstock Music Theatre Company will present the Broadway production of “Crazy for You,” a musical WMTC also showcased back in 1996. Based on the book by Ken Ludwig, with […]

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Car show to invade McHenry County Fairgrounds

A new kind of car show will be rolling into Woodstock Saturday, Oct. 6. The Iron Invasion festival and fundraiser will take over the McHenry County Fairgrounds and entertain crowds […]

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